USPTO events for the weeks of August 21 - September 1

Published on: 08/21/2023 11:10 AM

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USPTO Events

This Week

August 21

Fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual noon ET
Una sesión virtual gratuita acerca de los fundamentos de la propiedad intelectual y las formas de proteger sus innovaciones mientras transforma su idea en un producto. 

Intellectual property fundamentals 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a free, virtual session to learn about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovations as you transition from idea to product.

August 22

Recursos útiles para inventores, innovadores y emprendedores noon ET
En este evento, expertos de la USPTO le informarán sobre los recursos y servicios que la agencia le provee para proteger su propiedad intelectual.

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day one focuses on the role of an examiner and the steps an examiner takes when reading an application for the first time.

Resources for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs 2 p.m. ET
In this event, experts from the USPTO will share its many resources to help you learn more about protecting your intellectual property.

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 7: Keeping your registration alive 2 p.m. ET
In this seventh module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on what happens after registration, including mandatory filings to keep your registration alive. 

August 23

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day two uses the information gathered during day one to plan and conduct a search. In addition, 35 U.S.C. 101 and 112 are emphasized.

Fundamentos básicos de las patentes noon ET
Le invitamos a una sesión virtual gratuita en la que exploraremos los diferentes tipos de patentes, incluyendo patentes de utilidad, de diseño y de plantas.

Patent basics 2 p.m. ET
Join us for a free, virtual session as we explore different types of patents, including utility, design, and plant. 

August 24

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day three uses the information gathered during day two to map prior art to claims using 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103.

Fundamentos básicos de las marcas registradas noon ET
Acompañe a los expertos de la USPTO en una sesión informativa en la que exploraremos los diferentes tipos de marcas registradas, incluyendo nombres de las marcas, diseños, logotipos e imágenes comerciales.

PTAB Inventor Hour - Episode 21 noon ET
In this episode, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Chief Judge Boalick will help us celebrate Inventor Hour’s second anniversary and discuss some PTAB-focused inventor resources.

Trademark basics 2 p.m. ET
Join the experts at the USPTO for an informative session where we will explore different types of trademarks, including words, slogans, designs, logos, and trade dress.

The Path to a Patent, Part VII: How to file a patent application using Patent Center 2 p.m. ET
In part seven of this eight-part recurring series, USPTO experts will teach participants how to use this tool to file and manage patent documents online. 

Learn how to make a smooth transition to Patent Center 2 p.m. ET
Learn how to file and manage applications in Patent Center, the USPTO tool for electronic filing and management of patent applications. This online training session will include a demonstration of Patent Center and its features. 

August 25

Inventors: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions by attending the Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) agent/attorney four-day course. Day four finishes the mapping art to claim discussion and focuses on how examiners write their office actions.

Aprenda cómo proteger su tecnología en el extranjero noon ET
Si desea saber cómo presentar solicitudes de patentes en jurisdicciones extranjeras, le invitamos a esta sesión gratuita que ofrecerán los expertos de la USPTO. 

Learn how to protect your technology abroad 2 p.m. ET
If you want to learn more about filing foreign patent applications, join us for this free session given by patent experts from the USPTO.

Next Week

August 29

Learn how to conduct a patent search at the USPTO Texas Regional Office 10 a.m. CT
Learn how to use the USPTO's Public Search tool during this interactive event at the Texas Regional Office.

Learn how to make a smooth transition to Patent Center 11 a.m. ET
Learn how to file and manage applications in Patent Center, the USPTO tool for electronic filing and management of patent applications. This online training session will include a demonstration of Patent Center and its features. 

Trademark Basics Boot Camp, Module 8: Question-and-answer panel 2 p.m. ET
A must for any small business or new entrepreneur navigating trademarks for the first time. In this module, we'll provide a unique opportunity for you to “meet the trademark experts” and ask all your trademark questions.

Back to School with Invention Education 6 p.m.
Hear about InventEd, a global coalition of educators, researchers, and others who are building and advocating for invention education with a student-centered approach that equips students to solve problems they care about.

August 30

K-12 education office hours 3 p.m. ET
USPTO's Office of Education offers monthly office hours for educators to ask questions related to intellectual property and invention education.

August 31

Trademark basics: What every small business should know now, not later 2 p.m. ET
Do you have a brand name, slogan, or logo? Do you know how to protect it? Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups should know about trademarks.


Looking for more? View all upcoming events on the USPTO website.


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